Clonmel Racecourse
Horse racing venue in Clonmel, Ireland
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Clonmel Racecourse (Powerstown Park) is a horse racing venue in the town of Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland which stages both National Hunt and Flat racing.
The course is located in the Powerstown area of the town 2 km from the town centre. It is a right handed track of one and a quarter miles with a stiff uphill finish. Racing has taken place at the venue for over 150 years. In November, the Grade 2 Clonmel Oil Chase, has been contested and won by some notable horses.[1]
Notable races
| Month | DOW | Race Name | Type | Grade | Distance | Age/Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | Tuesday | Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle | Hurdle | Grade 3 | 3m | 4yo + |
| November | Thursday | Clonmel Oil Chase | Chase | Grade 2 | 2m 4f | 5yo + |
| November | Thursday | T. A. Morris Memorial Mares Chase | Chase | Listed | 2m 4f | 5yo + m |
